# Planned developments in Manatee County, FL

Boardwalk found 250+ planned projects in Manatee County, FL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Town of Longboat Key Town Commission agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/manatee/

## Manatee County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 250+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 16 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Town of Longboat Key Town Commission |
| Sources we check | 41 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Manatee County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 77 | 31% |
| Residential | 58 | 23% |
| Development decisions | 40 | 16% |
| Public and institutional | 36 | 14% |
| Commercial | 28 | 11% |
| Mixed use | 10 | 4% |
| Agricultural | 1 | Under 1% |
| Industrial | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Manatee County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Center Library Site Development Plan | Longboat Key, FL | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| WWTP Electrical Building Resiliency Improvements | Palmetto, FL | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 28, 2026 |
| New Library Structure at Town Center | Longboat Key, FL | Sarasota County Government | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 8th Avenue Infrastructure Contractor Procurement | Palmetto, FL | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 178-Unit Multifamily Development with 15K SF Retail | Palmetto, FL | Palmetto Place, LLC | Multifamily | 178 units · 4.5 acres | Continued | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $800K Temporary Parking Lot in Village of the Arts | Ellenton, FL | Not stated | Parking lots | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 0.8-Acre Mobile Home Park Rezone | Palmetto, FL | Jet Mobile Home Owners Association, Inc. | Residential | 0.8 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 0.19-Acre Neighborhood Commercial Rezoning | Palmetto, FL | Garrett and Partners, LLC | Commercial | 0.19 acres | Recommended | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 178-Unit Mixed-Use Development on 4.5 Acres | Palmetto, FL | Sutton Place, LLC | Multifamily | 178 units · 4.5 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 0.397-Acre Land Use Atlas Amendment to Suburban Commercial Corridor | Bradenton, FL | SHIV OHM P L | Commercial | 0.4 acres | Approved | May 27, 2026 |
| $13.9M New City Hall Campus or $13.9M Palmetto Tower Acquisition | Palmetto, FL | CSX | Government offices | 5.3 acres | Early planning | May 4, 2026 |
| 0.44-Acre Mixed-Use Rezone | Palmetto, FL | Renaissance Arts and Education, Inc. | Homes and businesses | 0.44 acres | Seeking approval | Apr 6, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 250+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Manatee County

- [Palmetto, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/palmetto/) · 72 projects
- Ellenton, FL · 60 projects
- Holmes Beach, FL · 29 projects
- [Bradenton, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/bradenton/) · 24 projects
- Anna Maria, FL · 17 projects
- Longboat Key, FL · 14 projects
- Cortez, FL · 13 projects
- Bradenton Beach, FL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Sarasota County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/sarasota/) · 200+ projects
- [Hardee County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/hardee/) · 150+ projects
- [Hillsborough County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/hillsborough/) · 400+ projects
- [Pinellas County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/pinellas/) · 1,100+ projects
- [DeSoto County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/desoto/) · 68 projects
- [Polk County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/polk/) · 970+ projects

All places in Florida: [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/)

## Questions about Manatee County

### What's planned in Manatee County, FL?

Boardwalk found 250+ planned projects in Manatee County, FL in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Town of Longboat Key Town Commission agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Manatee County projects come from public meeting records, such as Town of Longboat Key Town Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Manatee County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Manatee County, FL", boardwalkai.com/development/florida/manatee/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count